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Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand
Storage

Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand

New battery and wired options could widen access to higher-resolution home security, with Ring's range starting at NZD $109.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands
Data Protection

Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands

Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
Virtualisation

Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools

The rollout aims to help businesses run autonomous AI agents more securely, while easing data, networking and sovereignty constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia
Internet of Things

TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia

Households now have a cheaper keyless entry option, with the new model priced at AUD $249 and offering six unlocking methods.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Last month
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Storage

Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus

Users can now monitor homes and small workspaces privately, with footage stored locally on BeeStation Plus and no subscription fees.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition

Demand for automated digital trust tools is rising as shorter certificate lifespans and cryptographic change raise outage risks for large firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh
Internet of Things

Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh

Britain’s seventh-place finish reflects weaker search interest in home protection, even as its smart security infrastructure score remained high.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

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Aqara launches G400 wired doorbell camera in Australia
Internet of Things

Aqara launches G400 wired doorbell camera in Australia

Homeowners seeking a wired smart doorbell can now choose a 2K model with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, local recording and offline alerts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears
Data Protection

Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears

Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Reolink launches solar floodlight cam in Australia
Surveillance

Reolink launches solar floodlight cam in Australia

Avoiding hardwiring and monthly fees, the new solar floodlight camera aims to win Australian households seeking cheaper, simpler outdoor security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia
Storage

Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia

Australian households get a security camera that also acts as a hub for Apple, Google, Alexa and SmartThings, at AUD $269.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Last month
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Surveillance

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Connected devices are already reshaping daily routines, from security and cooking to fitness, at the Ideal Home Show in London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
Storage

Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks

Growing use of cloud services and AI is widening cyber exposure for Australian businesses and households as security controls lag behind.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month
TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app
Unified Communications

TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app

Households with mixed-brand gadgets can now control them through one interface, as TELUS rolls out its assistant to SmartHome+ users across Canada.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service
Software-as-a-Service

Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service

Arlo Europe adds an Emergency SOS button to its smart camera service, letting users call local emergency services direct from the lock screen.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Robotics

Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes

Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia
IoT Security

Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia

Reolink launches an autumn smart security sale in Australia, with up to 42% off 4K cameras, floodlights and PoE doorbells until 22 March.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026